New Delhi, May 3: An Investigation Officer and an Assistant Director working under the Narcotics Control Bureau have been suspended following the death of a BSF constable in custody on the night of March 19-20.
It said that the “unfortunate incident” involved BSF Constable Jaswinder Singh, who died of cardiac arrest after experiencing two cardiac episodes while receiving treatment at Pulse Hospital, where he was admitted.
Singh was arrested in Jammu by the NCB and was being transported to Amritsar, Punjab, in connection with an investigation linked to a case registered in Amritsar.
While being transported from Jammu, Singh began to experience severe chest pain. After taking some water, his condition temporarily improved.
The NCB team arrived in Amritsar on March 19 at around 9.30 pm. At approximately 9.45 pm, however, Singh again experienced chest pain and was admitted to Pulse Hospital at about 10 pm.
Despite medical efforts, he suffered two cardiac arrests and ultimately passed away at 4 am on March 20 due to cardiac arrest, it added. y.
The family has shared the incident on social media, demanding action against the NCB officials involved. The case is also being tried in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
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